Tips to Survive Your Workday During Divorce

By
Law Office of Todd K. Bolus, PLLC
|October 16, 2018

If you are going through a divorce, you know how stressful this situation can be and the feeling of uncertainty that comes with it. On some days, you might feel fine and even excited to embark on this new chapter in your life, while on other days, you might feel afraid of the future and full of sadness and a sense of failure. This emotional roller coaster is normal, but it can also have a serious impact on your ability to be productive at work.

Below is a list of some tips to help you survive your workday as you go through the divorce process:

Clean up your desk: It is not uncommon for people to fill their desks with items that represent their lives, including family photos and other mementos. If you have a picture of you and your spouse on your desk or any tokens that remind you of your time together, they can easily trigger your brain to feel distressed or unhappy. To avoid this, take a moment to clear your desk and replace all of the reminders of your marriage with something you have positive associations with or something that makes you feel calm.

Block any messages about your divorce: If you want to be able to clearly focus on your work, it is imperative that you do not answer phone calls, emails, or texts about your divorce from anyone, including your divorce attorney. Reading these messages while you are at work is a surefire way to completely disrupt your day. Tinker with the settings on your phone, so that you do not see a preview of your text messages to avoid inadvertently viewing anything related to your divorce during the day. You should also clearly communicate to your attorney that you would rather discuss your case after work hours.

Stay busy: Oftentimes, those who are going through a difficult emotional time find that staying busy and keeping their mind occupied is an effective method to get through the day. Just keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix to stay focused on your work without breaking down. You will have to take the time to eventually confront your feelings about your divorce, so you can fully process it.

Take short breaks to boost your mood: Sometimes, no matter what you do, you will still need a break to pick up your mood a bit. If funny YouTube videos make you laugh, find one you like and take a few minutes to watch it and take your mind off things. If you practice meditation, try doing that for a few minutes to calm yourself when you start to feel overwhelmed. Whatever makes you tick, take a short break in your day to do it for a quick pick-me-up.

Divorce might not be easy, but there are ways to get through it and prevent it from negatively impacting your life.

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